U.S. officials decided to extend protections to monarch butterflies after warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive climate change.
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Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court
The ruling makes it increasingly likely that Kroger might abandon its $24.6 billion plan to buy Albertsons. The merger would have combined two of America’s largest supermarket chains.
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An Afghan museum, that buried its artifacts after Taliban takeover, is reborn online
The Afghanistan Memory Home Museum shares details and belongings from those who’ve died in conflict. It shut its doors when the Taliban took power, buried much of its collection — but has now reemerged.
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Black Friday sends Taylor Swift back to the top of the charts
Stephen Thompson looks at the biggest songs and albums of the week, and digs into the stories and trends beyond the Top 10.
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Trump-era Justice Department subpoenaed congressional staffers, watchdog finds
But the department’s internal watchdog found no evidence of political motivation by federal prosecutors.
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Maureen Corrigan picks her favorite books from an ‘unprecedented’ 2024
This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan’s 10 best books of 2024.
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5 things to watch as Syria confronts a new future
The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad has come as welcome news to many, but there are jitters both inside and outside the country about what will follow.
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Police say UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was likely killed with a ghost gun. What are they?
Police say the suspect had a ghost gun, possibly made with a 3D printer, when he was arrested on Monday. Here’s what to know about the increasingly widespread weapons and efforts to regulate them.
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South Korea arrests its ex-defense minister over martial law efforts
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested over his alleged collusion with in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion.
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Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase.